EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access and Licence) (Spectrum Trading) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/17) (the “Principal Regulations”).

The Principal Regulations authorise the transfer of all or part of the rights and obligations arising by virtue of the grants of recognised spectrum access or wireless telegraphy licences listed.

Regulation 2 of these Regulations amends the Principal Regulations by authorising the transfer of rights and obligations arising by virtue of a grant of recognised spectrum access or a licence for fixed satellite services in the frequency band 3600–4200 MHz and for meteorological satellite services in the frequency bands 1690–1710 MHz and 7750–7850 MHz.

A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that these Regulations will have on the costs to business is available to the public from the OFCOM Library at Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA (Tel: 020 7981 3000) or on the OFCOM website at www.ofcom.org.uk. Copies of the report have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.